Permanent School Substitute & Tutor

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools in Portage, Indiana seeks a dedicated paraeducator to support classroom teachers and assist with student-centered activities, supervision, and equipment setup.

The role involves helping individual and small groups, reading aloud, and ensuring confidentiality while supervising indoors and outdoors. Candidates should have a high school diploma and one of several approved credentials or be willing to complete Paraeducator training within two months.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with one of several approved options.
• Options include an associate degree or higher, or two years of college (48 credits).
• Alternative credentials: ParaPro score 460 or CDA credential.
• Willingness to complete 10 Paraeducator training modules within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individual and small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Facilitate student tasks in activity centers.
• Read to and listen to children reading.
• Assist in AV, media and technology preparation for instruction.
• Supervise children in and out of the classroom (indoor/outdoor).
• Assist classroom teacher with clerical tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of students at all times.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the building principal.

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or higher

Two years of college (48 credit hours)

ParaPro Assessment with a score of 460

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Willing to complete 10 modules in Paraeducator online training (2 months)

Job description

Portage Township Schools in Portage, Indiana seeks a dedicated paraeducator to support classroom teachers and assist with student-centered activities, supervision, and equipment setup.

The role involves helping individual and small groups, reading aloud, and ensuring confidentiality while supervising indoors and outdoors. Candidates should have a high school diploma and one of several approved credentials or be willing to complete Paraeducator training within two months.